Diplomacy
NATO adapting its nuclear arsenal to security threats
NATO chief Stoltenberg emphasized the alliance's adaptation to security threats, including Russia's nuclear activities, at a meeting in Brussels. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
By Alexandra Alper (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages countries…
Ancient Law: A Joy And A Process
By David Fabri I recently re-visited Gorthyna, an old Cretan city-state, home to a famous code of laws (app 450 BC), which…
NATO chief says 18 countries meet 2% military spending target
Eighteen out of 31 NATO countries will hit the target of 2% in defence spending of their gross domestic product in 2024,…
Rise in reports of fake weight-loss drugs linked to shortage of real thing, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that global shortages last year of popular diabetes medicines that are also used for…
NATO’s Stoltenberg expects Hungary to ratify Sweden membership at end of Feb
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he expected Hungary's parliament to ratify Sweden's accession as soon…
World risks missing deadline for pandemic accord, says WHO chief
Countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics, which would be a big blow for…
Geo-Politics in 2024: Out With The Old, In With The Same
Tonio Galea, Editor www.cde.news Most years in the geopolitical sphere end with more or less the same issues, though their intensity somewhat…
The Thalidomide scandal: a legislative, political and regulatory failure
If you have never heard of Thalidomide, this may be a useful place to start. Interest in the scandal and its past…
NATO air forces scrambled over 300 times in 2023 due to Russian military aircraft
BRUSSELS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - NATO air forces were scrambled more than 300 times in response to Russian military aircraft in 2023,…
WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest", but said it did not…
UN marks 75 years of human rights declaration in shadow of Gaza
By Emma Farge GENEVA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief urged countries on Monday to work together to defeat…